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IBM introduces new wind and solar forecasting system for utilities; big data analytics and weather modeling to predict output

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The solution combines weather prediction and big data analytics to forecast accurately the availability of wind power and solar energy. By utilizing local weather forecasts, HyRef can predict the performance of each individual wind turbine and estimate the amount of generated renewable energy.

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What is energy storage?

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Growing demand for renewable energy, an aging electrical grid, costly grid infrastructure improvements, and increasing extreme weather events will require increased energy flexibility to help the grid balance intermittent supply with responsive demand. Customer services – behind-the-meter battery energy storage systems (i.e.,

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Media Release: Plug’n Drive welcomes proposed discount electricity rate for EV chargers in Ontario

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hydro, nuclear, wind, solar), the transition to electric vehicles will greatly reduce Canada’s climate-changing emissions. For more information about Plug’n Drive’s programs, services, and events, visit plugndrive.ca With over 83 percent of Canada’s electricity coming from non-emitting sources (e.g.,

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NERC: high probability of insufficient resources to meet electricity demand as early as Summer 2022 in parts of US

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Extreme weather-related events and performance issues associated with some inverter-based resources, such as solar, wind and new battery or hybrid generation, may also have a potential negative impact on reliability. —Mark Olson, manager of Reliability Assessments.

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AFWERX extends submission deadline of Reimagining Energy Challenge for Air Force, DoD

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Submissions are currently being accepted from across the globe, both domestic and international organizations and individuals are encouraged to participate. Participants who submit solutions by 21 October will be invited to join a virtual team-up event taking place on 23 October.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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Let’s look at these two annual events and what they mean for current and future electric vehicle (EV) drivers. If an EV is charged with electricity that is generated from renewable sources (such as solar, wind, geothermal, or hydroelectric), then there are no fossil fuel emissions associated with that charging or driving process.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Plug’n Drive Appoints Tracy Walden as Vice President of Communications

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March 20, 2024, Toronto, Ontario – Plug’n Drive, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across Canada, proudly announces the appointment of Ottawa-based Tracy Walden to the newly-created role of Vice President of Communications. and sign up for our newsletter.

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